Major environmental groups are sitting out Maine’s big utility referendum
AUGUSTA, Maine — Climate issues are a factor in the debate over a November referendum to put Maine’s electric infrastructure under
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Public outcry prompts Bangor councilors to discuss city’s emergency sirens
Bangor’s fire chief will discuss the emergency sirens on the city’s fire trucks and ambulances with city councilors in a
Read MoreHow UMaine men’s basketball plans to improve upon last year’s resurgent campaign
Even though the University of Maine men’s basketball team starts its season in less than two months, its starting five
Read MoreNew aquatic invasives law tightens restrictions on boaters in Maine
Maine is a popular place for residents and vacationers alike and many folks spend time during the summer fishing, boating and
Read MoreFederal judge dismisses lawsuit over alleged conspiracy to seize and sell cars
A federal judge has dismissed a civil lawsuit against Maine towing companies, municipalities, police departments and state agencies that claimed they
Read MoreFishermen urged to report growing population of blue crabs in Maine waters
Stray blue crabs have been known to show up in a Maine lobster trap here and there. But scientists say
Read MoreAroostook town’s revitalization draws state and national help
VAN BUREN, Maine — With word spreading about Van Buren’s revitalization efforts, more statewide and national organizations are stepping up to give
Read MoreEmbattled Sorrento town clerk suspended by select board
Sorrento’s select board suspended the town clerk Wednesday night without pay for having the town cover her personal legal bills.
Read MoreMan found dead in tent in Portland cemetery
PORTLAND, Maine — Police say they are investigating the death of a man in Portland. Officers responded to a report
Read MoreHow this Hancock County angler caught a 20-pound togue
Last year, one of Tyler Strasenburgh’s friends suggested that he try fishing at a particular lake in Hancock County. Strasenburgh, who
Read MoreMidcoast residents rallying against Aroostook renewable power corridor
When the Aroostook Renewable Gateway power corridor was approved by the state legislature earlier this year, many in the midcoast
Read MorePresque Isle Police Department is bucking the statewide staffing trend
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle Police Department is fully staffed for the first time in about five years,
Read MoreOld Town is changing how it collects its trash
Old Town residents can expect to receive larger trash bins and weekly recycling pickup as part of an improved curbside
Read MoreCompanies fined after teens get injured on the job
Two Aroostook County companies will have to pay fines for labor violations after three teens were hurt while doing jobs
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